City Infirmary General Hospital (Fifth Street School House; E Street Infirmary)
2012-10-05

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1860-01-01
1862-02-28
1862-02-28
Also known as "Sisters of Mercy," this general hospital, located on E Street, was destroyed by fire in November 1861. It reopened in the same month at the Fifth Street School House near City Hall. This location was closed in February 1862, and the Infirmary was moved to Eckington General Hospital.

Sources:

  • "Washington and Georgetown, D.C.," Indexes to Field Records of Hospitals, 1821-1912, Manuscript Record Group 94, National Archives. View source information